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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLECKIN-STANE, n. comb. “Any stone that separates into small parts by exposure to the atmosphere” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.²). Obs. (Watson Rxb. W.-B. (1923)).Sc.(E) 1935 W. Soutar Poems in Scots 24:
The deid sterns ane be ane Whunner by like flauchts frae a cleckinstane.